Operation - General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter XP Operating Instructions Manual

CABLE APPLICATIONS (Table 1)
Cable Size
1/2"
3/8"
*5/16"
*1/4"
*The 1/4" and 5/16" diameter cables are for use with the J-Drum and Dual Drum.
CUTTER APPLICATIONS (Table 2)
Cutter
Arrow Head
Boring Gimlet
1-1/2" U-Cutter
2" Side Cutter Blade
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool doesn't take care of a stoppage,
simply try another.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SET-UP
1. Place machine within approximately two feet of drain opening. Be sure the Mini-Rooter XP Guide Tube
(XP-GT) is in place. If you can't place the machine this close to the drain opening, run the cable through
the optional Guide Tube Extension (GTE) or a metal guide tube to prevent cable whipping. On manual
feed machines, always keep a gloved hand on the cable.
2. Position the foot pedal for easy accessibility. The machine is designed for one-person operation. Be sure
you can quickly remove your foot from the pedal in an emergency.
3. Be sure the motor switch is in the off position.
4. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart—Table 2).
Arrow Head or Boring Gimlet. After the line is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside
edges of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
5. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the 3/8" or 1/2" cable and tighten the connecting
screw and lock washer firmly in place.

OPERATION

1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum and sliding it into the drain as far as it will go.
2. Tighten the knob at the top of the Power Cable Feed so that the feed roller presses against the cable. Be
sure not to over tighten since this could cause excess cable wear. Note: The Power Cable Feed is
designed for use with 1/2" and 3/8" cables only.
3. The feed lever controls the feeding rate and direction of the cable. Move the lever down to feed
the cable out of the drum. The further the lever is moved downward, the faster the cable will feed
out. Move the lever up to retract the cable into the drum. When the lever is in the middle (neutral)
position, the cable will spin in place.
4. Move the motor switch to the forward position. Then with a gloved hand on the guide tube or cable,
depress the air foot pedal to start machine.
Pipe Size Typical Applications
3" to 4" Roof Stacks and Small Floor Drains (No roots)
2" to 3" Roof Stacks, Laundry Lines and Small Drains
1-1/2" to 2" Sinks, Basins and Small Drains
1-1/4" to 2" Small Lines, Tubs and Shower Drains
Catalog # Typical Applications
AH Starting tool, ideal for cutting and scraping.
BG Starting tool, to remove loose objects.
1-1/2UC Finishing tool, works well in grease stoppages.
2SCB Finishing tool, for scraping inside edges of pipe.
A good tool to start with is the